Asbestos Cancer: Mesothelioma

The Mesothelioma Center online is dedicated to providing those who suffer from the cancer malignant mesothelioma--also known as asbestos cancer--or from asbestosis, or who know someone who does, with the most up to date information and support.

• Find out more about malignant mesothelioma, and the various types (pleural and peritoneal) of mesothelioma.
• Learn about the symptoms of mesothelioma. Be sure to let your physician know about any prior asbestos exposure, as the symptoms are not unique.
• Diagnosing mesothelioma can be very difficult, and cases of mesothelioma misdiagnosed are not uncommon.
• Although serious, there is hope in a variety of treatment options for mesothelioma. Many new and novel treatments are currently being tested in mesothelioma clinical trials.

While "meso" (as it is sometimes called) is one of the most aggressive cancers, strides are constantly being made in combating this deadly disease. We encourage you to bookmark this site and return for the latest news and resources important to those suffering from mesothelioma and their families.

Emerging News (latest headlines in upper right corner, see News for full archive of articles.)

• October 10, 2008 - Paper in Cell Cycle Reports Alfacell’s ONCONASE® Targets siRNA
• October 7, 2008 - Rhode Island Demolition Company Face Fines for Clean Air Violations
• September 19, 2008 - Asbestos hazards prompt EPA to halt demolition work
• September 17, 2008 - ADAO Applauds U.S. House of Representatives for Introducing Landmark Bill to Ban Asbestos in America and Protect Public Health
• September 17, 2008 - Winslow, Ariz., fined more than $240,000 for asbestos violations City failed to protect workers, public during apartment demolition
• September 8, 2008 - Linda Reinstein, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) and Organization Spokesperson Jordan Zevon Issue Statements on the Fifth Anniversary of the Passing of Warren Zevon
• September 4, 2008 - Borit Asbestos Site Proposed for Superfund List
• August 6, 2008 - Delaware Charter School Settles Asbestos Management Violations
• June 26, 2008 - New clinical trial for patients with asbestos-associated lung cancer; Investigational therapy may help avoid lung removal surgery for patients with pleural mesothelioma
• June 24, 2008 - Faces of Mesothelioma; Meso Foundation Press Conference with Families and Patients
• June 24, 2008 - New York State Labor Department Suspends Rochester Asbestos Project
• June 11, 2008 - EPA to Conduct Air Monitoring for Asbestos and Particulate Matter Following Parkersburg Tornado
• June 6, 2008 - The European Commission Grants Orphan Drug Designation for Molmed’s Vascular Targeting Agent Arenegyr in the Treatment of Mesothelioma
• June 4, 2008 - Public Heath Advocates Form Committee to Ban Asbestos in America; Committee Calls on the U.S. Congress and the President to Swiftly Ban Asbestos
• May 29, 2008 - Arenegyr: Key Preliminary Results of Phase II Trials in Mesothelioma and Colorectal Cancer Presented at ASCO
• [see mesothelioma news archives]

Mesothelioma Center Staff

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